As the Federal Election Commission (FEC) prepares to consider new regulations on Sept. 19 that would allow candidates for federal office to spend their campaign dollars on their own safety, it is imperative that we address this urgent and growing need for enhanced security measures for our candidates.

Recent events have laid bare the stark reality of threats facing those who seek to serve this nation at the highest levels. The recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump — in Butler, Pennsylvania., and West Palm Beach, Florida, have underscored the critical necessity of fortifying candidate security. In response, I support the draft final rule on candidate security and the accompanying justification. (RELATED: TREY TRAINOR: Alvin Bragg’s Overreach Into Federal Election Law To Take Down Trump Is Extremely Dangerous. Here’s Why)

This proposal represents a significant step towards ensuring the safety of those who seek to lead our country and upholding the integrity of our democratic processes.

In recent years, the safety of federal candidates and federal officeholders has become a pressing concern. The evolving nature of threats against public figures requires a........

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